In a story that unfolds in real time over the course of an hour, former CIA field operative Jack Bauer investigates a plot to assassinate a United States senator, while his wife, Teri, searches for their missing daughter.

Jack pretends to be Alexis in a meeting with a possible source of information; Parslow tends to Teri; Kim gets stuck in the middle of a drug deal at Rick’s house; Palmer prepares to go public about Carl.

Jack and Mason drive to Saugus to check out the lead provided by Morgan; Parslow takes Teri home; Kim gets caught in the middle of Frank’s planned drug deal; Palmer confesses all in a press conference.